How to Make Hawaiian Chocolate Macadamia Nut Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

Get ready to transport your taste buds to the tropical paradise of Hawaii with this heavenly Hawaiian Chocolate Macadamia Nut Tart recipe. With its rich, indulgent chocolate filling and buttery, nutty crust, this dessert is a true delight for the senses.

One of the star ingredients in this recipe is the macadamia nut, often referred to as the "king of nuts" due to its rich, buttery flavor and satisfying crunch. Native to Australia, these creamy nuts have found their way to the Hawaiia...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups macadamia nut pieces
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 58 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 large tart

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toast macadamia nut pieces, and coconut flakes in separate pans in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove to cool.
  • Press one of the pie crusts onto the bottom of a 12 to 14-inch fluted tart pan. Cut the remaining pie crust into strips, and use it to fill in the edges of the tart pan, ensuring that the crust is completely sealed. Gently press the chocolate chips into the pie crust, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in the sugar, margarine, macadamia nuts, and coconut flakes. Pour over pie crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted halfway between the center and the edge of the crust comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    707 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 251mg